Calgary police officer charged with assaulting woman during booking process

A Calgary police officer has been charged with assaulting a woman during the booking process in 2017.

The Calgary Police Service said the alleged incident happened on Dec. 13, 2017.

Const. Alex Dunn was booking a woman after arrest when "an incident occurred" between the two, and the woman was injured, according to a release issued Wednesday.

Police said the professional standards section investigatedand forwarded the case to the Edmonton Crown Prosecutor's Office for review.

Dunn, a constable with CPS for 9 years, has been charged with one count of assault causing bodily harm.

Police said Dunn is off dutywith pay, pending further review.